Top 22 Gluten-Free Celiac Friendly Spots to Discover in CBD, Melbourne

Paula Peeps

Great egg and bacon sandwich !!

Rebekka Power

If you’ve ever despaired because you’re forced to eat gluten free and you think you’re never going to eat a pizza that doesn’t taste like cardboard again, dry your tears because THIS IS THE BEST. It’s authentically Italian, chewy, luscious crust so good you’ll think they messed up your order and gave you the real thing (they didn’t!). The toppings are amazing too, really good quality. Try the signature A25 and the tiramisu. And then cry more tears but this time of genuine happiness that your pizza tastes like pizza

Mick Fallon

Busy place at lunchtime, with frienly service and gluten free french savoury pancakes.

Sandra Ashman-Key

All gluten free food with lots of vegan options

Alice Evans

It’s soft! My reaction when I took my first bite of the delicious gluten free bagel. I ate with confidence as the staff seemed well trained in coeliac procedures. As a bonus coffee was good too! 10/10 recommend.

Madeline Fernando

Amazing food and plenty of vegan and gluten free options. The service was also a highlight 🤩

Nara T

Total ripoff trying to charge $6 for a different type of flour. This is unjustifiable. You don't prey on people with a 25% fee because they're born allergic to gluten. It tastes worse, never has a good texture and you want people to pay more for the suffering? No thanks.

Jo Munro

I popped in tonite and ordered the brisket, but I'm gluten and dairy free, the staff were fantastic it turns out for once dairy was a bigger issue than gluten (all options marked and a seperate fryer) but they swapped it over for steak. Which was safe and delicious. Thanks so much

Jorge Menéndez García

I have been with a group of friends there twice, I am celiac and I have not had any problems eating, the girl who served us very kindly explained to us that everything was gluten-free. The food was delicious and in terms of quality and price it was great. I totally recommend this site.

Michael Saul

Fast healthy gluten free food on the go., added the brownie and a Kombucha drink for A$26 each. Good value and great food

Kresta Davis

Best gluten free burgers in Melbourne. Fresh, delicious and the service by Ruby was outstanding.

Clay Antonio

Finding somewhere to eat as a coeliac, is always a very difficult task. WOW, not only did we feel truly welcomed by the fabulous manager, he also pulled up a seat and sat with us to ensure we would have a great dining experience. The coeliac meal was prepared with the utmost care and the food was wonderful. We will definitely be back!

Jo Munro

I was walking past and the staff assured me they could do gluten and dairy-free. Then pointed out the suitable options on the menu. I had the Paella, they confirmed it would be safe for me and it was delicious.

Jo Munro

The food was amazing, I had seen a few posts online and they did not disappoint. Im gluten and dairy free and they were able to accommodate me with no problems and even recommended which bagel to try. Yum.

Em

Really lovely Indonesian restaurant. The staff here are so friendly, they were very patient and accommodating to all customers. The staff were knowledgeable about coeliac disease, so I felt safe eating here. Plenty of gluten free options! The food was delicious! Clean and a good atmosphere. Recommend!

India M

Pretty disappointing overall. Whilst the man who greeted us and the lady who brought us our water were both kind, our principal server was quite rude. The starters were both pleasant but the gluten free version of the ragu was very disappointing. It was very bland and not great texture wise either. We had been so excited to try the much talked about restaurant but left feeling very deflated. What was meant to be a special meal ended up being one to forget

Emma

The best gelato in Melbourne! Such a range of great flavours, and they always have exciting specials. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable of coeliac disease. I believe almost every flavour was gluten free, and they also used a fresh spoon from a fresh batch of gelato to reduce cross contamination, after I advised I was coeliac. Cannot recommend this spot enough!

David Williams

What an amazing find! Food was well prepared with incredible service! Restaurant offers different tasting options, which I highly recommend. They are very accommodating for allergies as well. Chef easily worked around a gluten issue for us.

Em

Plenty of gluten free coeliac options. The service was brilliant - they made sure that my food was prepared safely. The quality of the food was excellent! The best smoked salmon I’ve had in Australia! It’s ashame the same can’t be said about the matcha - quite grainy and the quality was disappointing.

Benjamin Hopkins

Pamodhi Wickrama

We were very disappointed with our recent experience at Osteria Renata. (Friday 6th June, 6:30pm) Our group of four included two guests with dietary requirements—one with an egg allergy and another with gluten, garlic, and onion intolerances. While our waitress initially seemed helpful, she spoke very quickly, making it difficult for us to follow. When we asked follow-up questions, she became visibly frustrated and seemed unsure of the answers. When we requested she double-check with the kitchen, her response was, “I can’t keep going back because the chef is stressed and the restaurant is fully booked.” This was disheartening to hear, as we were simply trying to ensure the meals were safe and appropriate for us. Regardless of how busy the restaurant is, every table should receive adequate care and attention—especially when dietary restrictions are involved. After further discussion among ourselves, we were able to clarify the egg allergy. However, the gluten, garlic, and onion dietary needs remained unresolved. When we asked the waitress for a recommendation between the market fish and the mushroom pasta, she rudely replied, “If you want fish, you have fish. If you want pasta, you have pasta.” There was no attempt to guide us or explain the preparation of either dish. At that point, the bar manager stepped in and abruptly asked to take our drink order—seemingly to move the waitress along to other tables so he can manage the situation better. He was more pleasant and did make an effort to confirm whether the wines were free from egg or cross-contamination, which we appreciated. However, the overall service left a lot to be desired. The food itself was also underwhelming—especially considering the high price point: • Vodka Pasta: Watery, overly tomato-heavy, and lacked any chilli/spice. • Bolognese: Pasta was undercooked and not quite al dente, though the sauce was decent. • Mushroom Pasta: Very mild mushroom flavour and poorly seasoned. • Frites: These were the highlight—crispy and well-executed. • Wine Selection: Solid range and enjoyable. Unfortunately, none of the main dishes impressed us, and the overall value just wasn’t there. We were really hoping for a more enjoyable experience, but we’ll be looking elsewhere in future.

Brenda Gonzales